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Fort Valley State University Students Participate in Target Shooting Class
Program breaks down barriers to hunting and target shooting. Students test to see which eye is dominant. Fort Valley, GA – The Academics Afield Program, operated by Georgia Wildlife Federation, hosted its first event for Fort Valley State University students. Public...
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House Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Value of Okefenokee Swamp Despite No Opportunity for a Vote
Is mining worth the risk of turning the Okefenokee into the next Everglades Covington, GA – It’s extremely unusual for a Georgia bill to have 91 co-signers. It’s even more unusual for a bill with that much bipartisan support to not make it to the floor for a vote....
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Job Announcement: Special Events & Tradeshows Assistant
GWF is looking for a Special Events & Tradeshows Assistant to support all administrative duties for fundraising events as well as support for the Executive Assistant. This position reports to the Sportsmen's Program Manager. Location: Covington, GA Hours: Three days a...
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Secret Life of S’mammals
A conversation between two small mammal researchers: Dr. JT Pynne (Georgia Wildlife Federation) and Ivy Yen (PhD Student at the University of Maine). Most plants grow from seeds, but how do those seeds get there? Seed dispersal is the method by which plants spread...
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Albany State University Students Harvest Squirrel in a Free Learn-to-Hunt Program
Community comes together to pass along hunting knowledge to the next generation Albany, GA – On February 17th, eleven Albany State University (ASU) students received firearm training at Flint River Skeet & Trap Club by members of the community. The following day, six...
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UGA’s 2022 Deer Hunt – A Tale of Overcoming Obstacles
By: Carson Love The 2022 Deer Hunt was the first deer hunt I coordinated by myself since starting my job as the UGA Academics Afield Coordinator. It went absolutely amazing, but not without its fair share of hiccups. This hunt reminded me how resilient I can be and...
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Learning to Hunt with Artemis GA
By: Coral Minchey Learn to hunt programs are important because they provide opportunities to anyone that might be interested in learning a new skill. I have lived in Georgia for 20+ years and have never utilized any hunting grounds or opportunities. It wasn’t that...
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Stinky Handstands and Other Eastern Spotted Skunk Facts
By Emma Alligood and Dr. JT Pynne The eastern spotted skunk, Spilogale putorious, is a once prevalent species throughout the eastern US and Midwest. Now, the species population is down more than 90% due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and land use change. Sightings...
read moreConservation Groups Call to Save Pine Log Wildlife Management Area
Proposed rezoning converts most of property from public outdoor recreation to private mining and commercial use Covington, GA – Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF) and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) are calling on hunters, anglers, and all who enjoy the outdoors to...
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Bold, Bipartisan Wildlife Bill Ready for a Vote in Lame Duck Session of Congress
Georgia would get $27.4 Million Annually to Help At-Risk Wildlife COVINGTON, GA (December 7, 2022) - Conservationists are hopeful a bipartisan proposal to dedicate $1.4B a year to helping at-risk wildlife will get a Senate vote before the end of the year. More than 40...
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Georgia Wildlife Federation Welcomes Charlie Todd to Board as District 8 Director
Partnership brings wildlife expertise and dedication to the outdoor community Covington, GA – In November, the Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF) unanimously voted Charlie Todd of The Westervelt Company to the Board of Directors. As the Director for District 8, Todd...
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Camping Weekend Introduces Folkston Residents to the Outdoors
Many to experience the Okefenokee for the First Time COVINGTON - The Okefenokee is bursting at the seams with nature – Sandhill Cranes, Pond Cypress, amazing views of the night sky, and of course, the iconic alligator. But despite the Okefenokee being so close to...
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